Noahpinion
Economics and other interesting stuff
No, America is not in a "stealth manufacturing boom"
Tariffs are canceling out the tailwinds.

Updated thoughts on industrial policy
Economic consensus is changing, but it has a long way to go.

Hasan Piker is bad for the Democrats
Republicans embraced extremist ideology and it backfired on them. Democrats shouldn't follow suit.

You are what you consume
Personal identity should come from the things we get to choose for ourselves.

What if a few AI companies end up with all the money and power?
Contemplating the grim future of the "Robot Lords".

Will Americans want more housing if it looks prettier?
Maybe a little bit, but I have my doubts.

Yes, assimilation is good
Building a unified American culture isn't about bullying people; it's about living together in peace.

I told you this would end badly
In retrospect, there were signs that Trump was not a good leader.

Roundup #80: All AI, all the time
Growth; Biosecurity; Cybersecurity; Pseudonymity; Quant trading; AI adoption

Salarymen, specialists, and small businesses
Some brief thoughts on the (near) future of work.

How Japan has changed in the last 20 years
Reflections on a unique nation.

If you're in Tokyo this Friday, come to my hanami!
An annual tradition.
